SXSW: Mailchimp and Oscilloscope release shorts online

March 26, 2020 | David Farnor

It’s been only a few weeks since SXSW was cancelled due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of the coronavirus. When the City of Austin scrapped the festival for 2020, not only were fans left disappointed but hundreds of filmmakers … Read More

SXSW cancelled amid coronavirus concerns

March 7, 2020 | David Farnor

SXSW has been cancelled after Netflix, Amazon, Apple and others pulled out from the festival amid coronavirus concerns.

The cancellation, which marks the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place, was announced last night … Read More

Netflix unveils trailer for Daryl Hannah’s Paradox

March 13, 2018 | David Farnor

Neflix has unveiled the trailer for Daryl Hannah’s feature directorial ddebut, Paradox.

The film, which was only snapped up by the streaming giant a few days ago, is descriebd by the site as “a one-of-a-kind personal expression”.

A fantasy, … Read More

Trailer: Netflix wrestling drama First Match premieres at SXSW

March 12, 2018 | David Farnor

Netflix may have taken its time to snap up titles from this year’s Sundance, but it is firmly ahead of the game for SXSW this month. Hot on the heels of acquiring Daryl Hannah’s Paradox, the streaming giant has unleashed … Read More

Netflix nabs Madre following SXSW premiere

March 12, 2017 | David Farnor

Netflix has nabbed the streaming rights to horror film Madre, following its premiere at SXSW.

The film, which screened last night at the festival, is the second feature film from director Aaron Burns.

Working on visual effects for Grindhouse and … Read More

Netflix snaps up SXSW films Hush and Asperger’s Are Us

March 17, 2016 | David Farnor

SXSW is underway in Texas and Netflix is in full attendance. As well as screening three of its upcoming films, Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, My Beautiful Broken Brain and Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru, the streaming giant has acquired … Read More

Trailer: My Beautiful Broken Brain gets March Netflix release

February 7, 2016 | David Farnor

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for documentary My Beautiful Broken Brain, which is released in March.

The VOD giant has snapped up the rights to the documentary, which is exec-produced by David Lynch and follows the story of Lotje’s Sodderland’s … Read More